DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2026) — Tapestry Farms invites the community to gather under the autumn sky for the second annual Harvest Moon Celebration, an evening of music and traditional Arabic sweets in support of refugees rebuilding their lives in the Quad Cities.

The event will take place on Thursday, October 8, 7PM, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 121 W 12th Street, Davenport.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 30, 2026) — Tapestry Farms invites the community to gather under the autumn sky for the second annual Harvest Moon Celebration, an evening of music and traditional Arabic sweets in support of refugees rebuilding their lives in the Quad Cities.

The event will take place on Thursday, October 8, 7PM, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 121 W 12th Street, Davenport.

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 21, 2026) — The Corn Belt Ports Rural Maritime and Logistics Training and Education Consortium has been designated a 2026 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education by the US Maritime Administration (MARAD).

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (September 17, 2026) — The Senate Ag Committee passed an important milestone yesterday in seeing the completion of a farm bill by advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of committee on a 12/11 party-line vote. Bringing the bill out of committee now triggers a conference committee between the version passed by the Senate Ag Committee and the House version. The House passed their version in April.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 11, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) announced Merle Hay Plaza and Apartments, proposed by Gratus Development, as the winner of the 2026 Federal Housing Tax Credit Innovation Set-Aside Competition. The project will transform underutilized space at Merle Hay Mall into affordable housing for seniors, creating new opportunities for seniors to age in place with convenient access to everyday services and amenities.

CLIVE, IOWA (September 1, 2026) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is pleased to announce the addition of Amber Bryant as Communications Manager. Bryant brings to IPPA deep roots in agriculture, a genuine love for rural communities, and a career built on telling the stories of farmers and the people who work alongside them.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (September 1, 2026) — Registration is now open for the 2027 Dairy Strong conference, presented by the Voice of Milk. On January 13-14, be part of the conversations and understand the emerging policy and market trends shaping the future of dairy. 

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (August 31, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, today announced the appointment of Lynne Wheeler to the newly-defined role of Territory Manager — West.

CLIVE, IOWA (August 25, 2026) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has welcomed Sadie Heath as its new Programs and Events Manager, bringing a lifelong connection to agriculture and a strong background in agricultural communications, outreach and marketing to the organization.

AMES, IOWA (August 20, 2026) — As August progresses and gardens across Iowa reach their peak, home gardeners face an important task: Harvesting vegetables at the right stage of maturity.

Proper timing not only improves flavor and texture, but also encourages many crops to keep producing.

"Harvesting vegetables at the right stage of maturity ensures the best taste and quality," said Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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